Comparison · Nassau vs Turks and Caicos · Bahamas / Turks and Caicos Islands
Nassau vs Turks and Caicos
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Nassau for Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo, nightlife and a short break; choose Turks and Caicos for Grace Bay and Turquoise water. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 634 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 634 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Nassau
- December–April
- Best time for Turks and Caicos
- April–June
Side by side
| Nassau | Turks and Caicos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahamas | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Known for | Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo and Conch | Grace Bay, Turquoise water and Barrier reef |
| Best time to visit | December–April | April–June |
| Ideal stay | 5 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $280–$500 | $300–$550 |
| Cost level | Very expensive | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 25°C (77°F) | January, 27°C (81°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 3 |
| Beaches | Cabbage Beach | Grace Bay Beach |
| Airports | NAS | PLS, GDT |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Nassau for…
Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo, nightlife and a short break. Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, sits on the north shore of New Providence island. Its compact downtown along Bay Street has pink colonial government buildings, the Straw Market and the cruise-ship piers at Prince George Wharf, with 18th-century forts on…
Choose Turks and Caicos for…
Grace Bay and Turquoise water. The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory of low, limestone islands and cays southeast of the Bahamas, surrounded by one of the largest barrier reef systems in the region. Most visitors stay on Providenciales ('Provo'), where Grace Bay's…
Top sights compared
| # | Nassau | Turks and Caicos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantis Aquaventure | Grace Bay Beach |
| 2 | Cabbage Beach | Bight Reef (Coral Gardens) |
| 3 | Junkanoo Beach | Smith's Reef |
| 4 | Queen's Staircase | Chalk Sound National Park |
| 5 | Fort Fincastle | Sapodilla Bay |
Food compared
| Nassau | Turks and Caicos |
|---|---|
| Conch salad | Conch salad |
| Cracked conch | Cracked conch |
| Conch fritters | Conch fritters |
| Peas 'n' rice | Spiny lobster |
Which is cheaper?
Nassau and Turks and Caicos cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $280–$500 in Nassau and $300–$550 in Turks and Caicos (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Nassau on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Nassau and Turks and Caicos are about 634 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 5 days in Nassau and 7 in Turks and Caicos.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Nassau or Turks and Caicos cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $280–$500 in Nassau and $300–$550 in Turks and Caicos (estimates).
+Is Nassau or Turks and Caicos better for a first trip?
Pick Nassau for Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo, nightlife and a short break, or Turks and Caicos for Grace Bay and Turquoise water.
+How far is Nassau from Turks and Caicos?
About 634 km in a straight line.